The Direct Support Assistant
NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · Olean, NY · 1 mo ago
Administrative$52k/yrFull-time
About the Role
As a Direct Support Assistant, you would help individuals with developmental disabilities lead richer lives.
Responsibilities
- Provide supports and services
- Advocate, encourage, guide and teach individuals in expressing personal choice
- Ensure community integration
- Assist individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, dining, dressing, meal preparation, lifts and transfers
- Help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs
- Coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills
- Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
- Work with other staff to carry out care plans and to record care plans
- Administer medication in accordance with special instructions
Locations
Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara and Orleans counties
Pay
Salary Grade 9: $52,225 yearly plus geographical differential pay